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15 Thessaloniki Tours, In Order of What They Give Back

30 tours  ·  from $9

The good thessaloniki tours sell out first and the cheap ones are not always the weak ones. Below: all 15, what each includes, and where they differ.

From Thessaloniki: Pozar Thermal Baths and Edessa Day Trip - The two-hour ride from Thessaloniki
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From Thessaloniki: Pozar Thermal Baths and Edessa Day Trip

1.Pozar Thermal Baths and Edessa Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,243 reviews · 10 hours · from $58Our pick

Leave Thessaloniki for Pozar’s 37°C thermal pools, then stop in Orma for a Greek lunch and local market time. Finish in Edessa, the old Macedonian capital, with an hour at its famous waterfalls. English-speaking guides such as Eleni, George, and Eva lead the day. Bath entry and lunch cost extra.

“Great trip and a bargain for the price! After relaxing in the thermal baths you are taken to the beautiful, sleepy Orma village square to relax and eat a traditional meal. Their speciality is tsobleki, which is unique to that area of northern Greece, and that has been my unmatched culinary highlight of Greece so far. From Orma you're taken to the the town of Edessa to look at the waterfalls, the endless stunning scenery, and a wander round. Well worth it. If I had to change anything it would be slightly longer at the baths because 2 hours can pass by fast if when you also include getting changed,…”

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Thessaloniki: OTE Tower Rotating Experience with Light Meal - What happens when you arrive at the Skyline Bar
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Thessaloniki: OTE Tower Rotating Experience with Light Meal

2.OTE Tower Rotating Experience with Light Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 857 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $21

Reserve a table at Thessaloniki’s OTE Tower Skyline Bar for up to two hours. As the restaurant turns 360 degrees roughly once an hour, you’ll see the city, harbor, and Thermaic Gulf from every side while enjoying wine and fruit, a club sandwich and beer, or wine with a cheese and fruit platter. Evening slots may include live piano music.

“It really exceeded my expectations. The staff were so nice!”

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Thessaloniki: Vergina and Pella Day Trip - The ride to Pella and the first history lesson
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Thessaloniki: Vergina and Pella Day Trip

3.Vergina and Pella Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 673 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $58

Spend 8.5 hours tracing Macedonian history with an English-speaking guide from Thessaloniki. Visit Pella’s mosaics and museum, the Royal Tombs of Aigai, and the New Museum of Aigai. Guides such as Eva, Eleni, Stelios, and Lazaros have earned praise for clear, engaging explanations. Bring cash for the €40 total entrance fees.

“Nice trip to a few great places and the tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable also.”

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Thessaloniki Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour - The White Tower starting point
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Thessaloniki Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour

4.Thessaloniki Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 473 reviews · from $18

Start at Thessaloniki’s White Tower and ride an open-top sightseeing bus past the Archaeological Museum, Byzantine Castles, St. Demetrios, the Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square, and the port. Hop off at seven stops, use the audio guide, and return to the White Tower before the one-day ticket expires.

“Had a little difficulty finding the voucher on my phone but as it was clear that I'd booked in and paid this was fine. So staff were helpful.”

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Thessaloniki: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Start at the White Tower and waterfront
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Thessaloniki: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

5.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 285 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Spend one day seeing Thessaloniki from an open-top double-decker bus. Ride the 75-minute loop, then hop off for the White Tower, Agios Dimitrios Church, Ano Poli, the port, and museums. Audio commentary comes in 12 languages. An optional Meteora day trip adds an 11-hour outing with guide Rita and driver Tomás.

“The weather was very good and made the ride even better.”

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Pozar Thermal Baths and Edessa Day Trip from Thessaloniki - The gorge walk adds more than a swim
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Pozar Thermal Baths and Edessa Day Trip from Thessaloniki

6.Pozar Thermal Baths and Edessa Day Trip from Thessaloniki

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $59

Leave central Thessaloniki at 8 a.m. for Pozar’s mineral-rich hot springs, with time to swim, walk the gorge, and change. Then visit Edessa’s waterfalls, Varosi district, and local restaurants. English-speaking guides such as Eva, Eleni, Lazarus, and Yannis provide practical help throughout the day.

“The Pozar baths were amazing-beautiful and relaxing! I left feeling rejuvenated and peaceful. The Edessa waterfalls were nice, but the real star of the day were the thermal baths. The tour guide was helpful and kind.”

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Thessaloniki: Open Market Food Tour with Tasting - Bougatsa at a historic local workshop
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Thessaloniki: Open Market Food Tour with Tasting

7.Open Market Food Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 186 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Meet your English-speaking guide at Le Palace Art Hotel and walk through Ladadika, Louloudadika, Athonos Square, Kapani, and Modiano. Taste bougatsa, Greek coffee, cheeses, olives, dips, pastries, and local drinks while learning how food fits Thessaloniki life. Guides such as Eleni, Konstantina, and Rita are praised for warm, helpful explanations.

“She took us a tour with different flavours of the city. It was nice and time flew by. We highly recommend Margarita! Hope to meet you again in Thessaloniki or İstanbul.”

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Discover Vergina and Pella: Day Trip to Macedonian Kingdom - The New Museum of Aigai and the wider royal story
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Discover Vergina and Pella: Day Trip to Macedonian Kingdom

8.Discover Vergina and Pella: Day Trip to Macedonian Kingdom

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 183 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Travel from Thessaloniki to ancient Pella and Vergina with an English-speaking trip attendant. See Macedonian mosaics, royal tombs, Philip II’s golden larnax, and three modern museums, with free time to explore on your own. Lunch is extra, and museum entrance fees are not included.

“A memorable day! The guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the area, the museums, especially the new one in Vergina, were stunning and the Royal Tombs were definitely the highlight!”

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Thessaloniki: Food Tastings and Drinks tour with a Chef - Starting at St. Sophia and getting your bearings
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Thessaloniki: Food Tastings and Drinks tour with a Chef

9.Food Tastings and Drinks tour with a Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 4 hours · from $94Top rated

Spend four hours walking central Thessaloniki with chef Panos, tasting koulouri, bougatsa, Greek cheeses, fresh produce, coffee, wine, and local drinks. The small group visits markets, family-run shops, pastry counters, and relaxed food stops while Panos explains the city’s mixed cultures, food traditions, and everyday life.

“We enjoyed an absolutely fantastic day with Panos learning about the history, culture and culinary delights of his home town of Thessaloniki. We thoroughly enjoyed walking around the city, through the winding streets and markets, visiting local shops, grocers and markets. Would highly recommend this trip”

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Thessaloniki: Museum of Illusions Admission Ticket - The Infinity Room and the power of repetition
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Thessaloniki: Museum of Illusions Admission Ticket

10.Museum of Illusions Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 147 reviews · 1 day · from $12Best value

Visit the Museum of Illusions Thessaloniki for about an hour of visual tricks, holograms, and interactive rooms. Test your senses in the Infinity, Reverse, and Ames rooms, take unusual photos, and learn how easily your brain can misread what it sees. Greek and English assistance is available, and the museum is wheelchair accessible.

“really interesting experience in Thessaloniki, took a lot of beautiful photos, our of box!”

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Thessaloniki: Customized Private Walking Tour with a Local - A first look at your neighborhood
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Thessaloniki: Customized Private Walking Tour with a Local

11.Customized Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 129 reviews · from $54

Meet a Thessaloniki local at your hotel or Airbnb for a private, flexible walk lasting two to six hours. Your host can focus on city sights, local food, transport, neighborhood tips, or history. Guides such as Konstantinos, Mariza, Tasos, and Georgianna are praised for friendly, personal tours in English, French, or German.

“Fun and informative tour of Thessaloniki! Geogianna was awesome!”

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City Sightseeing Thessaloniki Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Saint Demetrius and the upper city
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City Sightseeing Thessaloniki Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

12.City Sightseeing Thessaloniki Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 124 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Ride a double-decker bus around Thessaloniki for about 75 minutes, or hop off and reuse your ticket for 24 hours. The route links the White Tower, Archaeological Museum, Saint Demetrius, Ano Poli, the railway station, and the port. Audio commentary is available in 12 languages, including English.

“Beautiful view of the city from Annapolis and comprehensive narrative in several languages Comfy buses Friendly drivers and staff”

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From Thessaloniki: Private Day Trip to Kerkini Lake - The morning departure from Thessaloniki
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From Thessaloniki: Private Day Trip to Kerkini Lake

13.Private Day Trip to Kerkini Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 120 reviews · 8 hours

Travel from Thessaloniki to Lake Kerkini in a private group of up to eight. With guides such as Nikos, Niko, and Jannis, you can watch pelicans and flamingos, visit buffalo, take an optional boat ride, stop in Vironia for lunch, and enjoy views of Mount Beles.

“Very pleasant outing. My only remark is that the boat ride should be included and not optional. Without it, we would not have seen the magnificent views of the birds. Our guide Jannis was helpful and helped add to the vibe of the day. The lunch stop came with a breathtaking view and delicious food. Coffee break at the little hotel was special too”

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Thessaloniki Food Tour with a Local Chef - Meeting Tonia at the Grigori Lampraki monument
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Thessaloniki Food Tour with a Local Chef

14.Thessaloniki Food Tour with a Local Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $129

Spend 3.5 hours with local guide Tonia tasting Greek foods and drinks in central Thessaloniki. Visit the historic market, sample olive oils, honey, olives, teas, balsamic glazes, and spices, then sit down to a high-quality lunch at a local restaurant. Small groups, English guidance, and dietary help are available.

“Tonia was an amazing guide! She was so knowledgeable, personable and authentic…not only an authentic Greek, but an authentic person.”

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Thessaloniki: Cooking & Dining Experience with Greek Family - Fresh ingredients and the making of moussaka
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Thessaloniki: Cooking & Dining Experience with Greek Family

15.Cooking & Dining Experience with Greek Family

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 85 reviews · from $67

Spend three hours in Dora and Michael’s Thessaloniki home, cooking moussaka, tzatziki, salad, and dessert with fresh farm ingredients. Share tapas, Greek wine, ouzo, tsipouro, and conversation, then learn a traditional dance from Dora. The small group is limited to seven, with English instruction and options for vegetarian, vegan, and special diets.

“We had so much fun! Definitely do this. The couple was so nice and we got way more than our money’s worth. It was my favorite thing I did on my three week trip in Thessaloniki.”

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